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Today I started to work on the dash pod to get it ready for the new gauges next week.
It's a work in progress but since I'm not going to be able to do it all in one day I will update the thread as I go along.
The finished result should be a smooth Alcantara wrapped pod with three 60mm gauges that fits tight onto the dash.

Here is what they send you... Remember this is supposed to be a complete fitting pod out of the box. Hmmmmmmmmm, I think not

Here is the rubber top that I'm peeling off to get to solid plastic to work with.

Here is the rubber top removed, tons of residue to clean off.

I used a wire wheel on a drill to rip the rubber off quickly.

After it was removed I sanded it down using 120 grit, then 220

This is where I'm at now, got it ready to use the heat gun to re-form the pod to really fit the dash like it should have came from ATI.

That's it for the weekend though, I'm heading to NY for Mothers day and I'll continue once I get back, lot more to do to this one...

Took the day off from my car to work on the wife's. It's a 2008 Mazda3 Hatch in White
We just put on the new Sparco Assetto Gara wheels (Matte Graphite Silver) 17x7.5 +45 with my 235/45-17 Dunlop SP Sport 01's from my WRX.
Also through on Eibach Pro Kit Lowering Springs too!!

Here is what they send you... Remember this is supposed to be a complete fitting pod out of the box. Hmmmmmmmmm, I think not

I have been wondering about the fit on this. Most of the install pics on the websites haven't been that great and this gives a pretty clear idea that there will be some modification required especially on the drivers side

Thanks everyone, it was a project that iIve been wanting to do since I first got the car and one part is finally done. Next and last big change will be to wrap the whole dash in Alcantara. I can't wait!!

I got to say, I'll need once of those lint rollers... The black Alcantara loves to hold onto dust if you decide to crack a window on a windy day.

Overland04 - what are your overall thoughts on the Prosport gauges thus far? I was about to pull the trigger on a boost gauge until I started reading all of the drama going on regarding Prosport in the part review section. The price is extremely enticing though.

Overland04 - what are your overall thoughts on the Prosport gauges thus far? I was about to pull the trigger on a boost gauge until I started reading all of the drama going on regarding Prosport in the part review section. The price is extremely enticing though.

I have prosport and they work amazing no problems at all! One day I will upgrade to aem or defi but deft worth the money for prosport

Overland04 - what are your overall thoughts on the Prosport gauges thus far? I was about to pull the trigger on a boost gauge until I started reading all of the drama going on regarding Prosport in the part review section. The price is extremely enticing though.

I've had both the 52mm premium version and now the new 60mm version. Both are accurate within a pound of boost for me but I have to say that they have been worth every penny. I'm only using them for street use and I have about 6 months on the sensors without a problem.

The 52mm have a different peak/recall button then the 60mm. The 52mm button rattles a little bit which can be annoying but I placed a dot of clear silicone behind the button and it's all good now.
The color is a little washed out on the Amber/White needle 52mm compared to stock and without the hoods on they are tough to read in the daytime. The 60mm Amber have a really nice deep color but since they are smoked lenses, they are dim in the daylight but beautiful at night.

All three I have are working well and I'm glad I saved the $600 by going with ProSport. Yeah, if someone gave me DEFI gauges, I'd switch but I can't see the point for a daily driver..

^^^ Perfect, thanks guys.
I am in the exact same boat and just need something to be able to monitor my boost at stage 1. I'll go with the Prosport for now then, look into an upgrade in the future when I get some more mods on.

Here is the final color, it's burnt orange by VHT. I love it! It's a lot darker in person but I'm in a rush to get these up and not to edit images all night.
I still have to add the decals and clear, clear, clear....

Looks like a toaster more then a oven haha looks great! The steel gray is the color you got for the alacantra right? How do you think it looks in contrast to the black? I mean does it stick out like a sore thumb sometimes? In some of the pics its looks bright gray and some it looks dark.

Looks like a toaster more then a oven haha looks great! The steel gray is the color you got for the alacantra right? How do you think it looks in contrast to the black? I mean does it stick out like a sore thumb sometimes? In some of the pics its looks bright gray and some it looks dark.

Hey Cliff,
Yeah, it's a toaster oven, you got me...
The two colors are Black and Steel Grey and I feel is a perfect contrast of colors. It only looks way different in some of my pictures because of lighting. In person its a minor difference but still gives a great separation between the two colors.